Quebec Labor Standards and CNESST Requirements


This compliance seminar provides an in-depth overview of Quebec labour standards legislation — in plain language. You will receive the latest legislative updates to help you stay compliant and avoid litigation on topics such as: determining and calculating hours of work (overtime, banking of overtime and staggering of hours); statutory holidays and vacations; processing paid and unpaid legislative leaves (sick leave, maternity, paternity, parental, bereavement, etc.); and terminations. We will also review Occupational Health and Safety (CNESST) and Pay Equity and Harassment requirements.

Who should attend:

This seminar is a comprehensive introduction to the standards of employment within Quebec that impact the day-to-day payroll operations and administration for payroll practitioners, office managers and other business professionals responsible for payroll.

You will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on exercises, and ask questions that may be addressed during the presentation.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify employees that are covered by the Act respecting labour standards, including the new requirements under Bill 176
  • Describe what the minimum standards are that apply to the minimum age and wage
  • Define hours of work
  • Perform an overtime and vacation pay calculation using CNESST tools
  • Identify the various types of legislative leaves including the new paid Personal Emergency Leave
  • Describe the employee’s entitlements while on leave
  • Identify the new vacation entitlement
  • Differentiate individual vs. group termination
  • Define temporary layoffs
  • Calculate payment of wages on termination
  • Identify the pay frequency and timing under which an employee is required to be paid
  • Describe the required information on the pay statement
  • Summarize the information required for each employee and retention periods
  • Calculate CNESST awards including first 14 days
  • Identify other legislative requirements






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